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Receiving a medical diagnosis is never easy—especially when you're living abroad. Now, you're not only managing your health but also facing the emotional and practical challenge of rethinking life as an °µÍø½ûÇø. How do you adjust your daily routine when loneliness becomes part of your new reality? What support systems can help you avoid navigating illness entirely on your own?

Beyond its postcard beaches and turquoise waters, Mauritius is quietly undergoing a digital transformation. Long known as a tourist haven and offshore financial hub, the island is now reimagining its economic trajectory. The Holberton School's arrival in May 2025 marks more than just a milestone—it signals a shift within a rapidly developing tech ecosystem that's drawing interest from foreign professionals and students exploring new horizons in the Indian Ocean. This is the story of a measured, yet ambitious transformation—one that challenges conventional expectations.

Sharjah has unveiled a bold new opportunity for foreign investment: a 100-year lease for non-Arab °µÍø½ûÇøriates. This long-term lease scheme is part of the AI Saja'a Industrial Land project, launched by ASAS Real Estate, the property development arm of Sharjah Islamic Bank.

A sweeping overhaul of the Czech Labor Code—known as the Flexible Work Amendment—is set to reshape how employees are hired, paid, and dismissed. Taking effect in June 2025, the reform targets both local and international workers. If you've recently relocated for work or are planning a move to Czechia, here's what you need to know.

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has reiterated that violations of residency rules—such as overstaying a visa—affect not only °µÍø½ûÇøriates but also their sponsors. Sponsors may face serious consequences, including fines, imprisonment, and even deportation if they are foreign nationals.

Mauritius saw key developments this week. A proposed energy and tech trade deal with Algeria gained momentum. Moroil and Bioil launched a nationwide campaign to promote used cooking oil recycling. The trade deficit narrowed by 1.5% in February 2025, though both exports and imports declined. Tourism remains weak, with Q1 arrivals down 5.8% year-on-year.

Renewing your iqama (residence permit) will now be easier. The General Directorate of Passports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced new regulations for °µÍø½ûÇøriates. 

Faced with ongoing labor shortages, New Zealand is simplifying the process for obtaining a residence permit. Published in April, the updated list of critical skills highlights many opportunities for foreign talents, particularly in healthcare, telecommunications, and engineering.

Foreign retirees represent a valuable demographic for many countries. They bring steady financial resources, stimulate local consumption, invest in real estate, and sometimes contribute to the local economy through entrepreneurship or volunteer work. Recognizing these benefits, many governments actively compete to attract retirees, offering special visa programs, tax incentives, and other benefits designed to make relocation easier and more appealing.

Mauritians love their food — and they love when newcomers are curious enough to try it. With a cuisine shaped by many cultures, it's hard to resist diving in fork-first. Curries in every variety, dholl puri sold on the street, chili cakes eaten like snacks, and the famous Sino-Mauritian "mine bouillie" or "bol renversé" for lunch — it's all part of the experience. But during your first few months, the excitement of discovery can easily lead to weight gain and an unbalanced diet. So how can you enjoy Mauritius' food scene without sacrificing your health, especially if you're used to very different eating habits?

Euphoria, doubt, frustration, adjustment, motivation, hope — relocating overseas stirs a wide range of emotions, often contradictory. Leaving behind your country, your relationships, and your familiar surroundings marks a major life change. How can you navigate these emotional stages in the best possible way?

On March 31, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg updated its list of occupations facing severe shortages. The authorities have identified 22 sectors where Luxembourg employers are struggling to recruit. 

Living abroad can sharpen the visibility of gender stereotypes, especially in professional settings. Women are often seen as following their partners overseas, expected to fill their days within °µÍø½ûÇø social circles. Men face their own clichés: they are typically cast as ambitious professionals, sent abroad for a strategic career move, often into senior roles. Why do these outdated views about gender and international careers still persist?

Announced in April 2024 and confirmed by several statements from the executive branch, Spain's Golden Visa is no longer being issued as of April 3, 2025. Only applications submitted before this date will continue to be processed.

Including students with disabilities is a significant challenge for education systems everywhere. What conditions help these students feel welcome? How can teaching adapt to better support them? Different countries take very different approaches depending on their beliefs, resources, and cultures. Here's a quick look at how it varies around the world.